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“Avoiding the Beach”- Einstein on the Beach at the LA Opera
Some of the best artistic experiences I’ve had in life come from situations where I have no context and no expectations. I walk into them blind and senseless and come out feeling disoriented, astonished and confused. It’s an exhilarating feeling! Saturday afternoon my husband and I decided to snag some tickets to the LA Opera. I’ve never been to the Opera…
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Out the Box-Crate Digging in Los Angeles
My husband and I were enjoying a lazy Sunday driving around North Hollywood and Burbank when we found Atomic Records; as music lovers we had to stop in to check them out. My better half is a producer and record collector so we spend a lot of time in Amoeba records; small independent record stores…
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Herb and Dorothy 50 X 50
The story of Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a postal worker and librarian who amassed a world class collection of contemporary art, captivated both the art world and art outsiders alike. “Herb and Dorothy” was not just a story of an unlikely pair who paved their own way in an insular art world but it was…
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Step Into the Light: James Turrell @ LACMA
Admittedly I am struggling with how to write about James Turrell. Anyone adjacent to or fully immersed in the art world has either been to one of the three simultaneous exhibits happening across the country or has a strong opinion that lauds or pans Turrell’s work. I am not in that world, but as a…
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Design Goes “Elemental”- Parachute Market in Los Angeles
Thankfully L.A. does not suffer from a lack of unique design fairs; I tend to flock to the ones that combine good food, great design and a great story. Parachute Market is a relatively new kid on the block, and they promote seasonal fairs that revolve around a cohesive theme. Just in time for the…
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5 Beaches x 1 Pair of Shades: #5- St. Tropez
It’s Labor Day and I’m counting down the waning days of summer. I’m just not ready to give up dreams of a Bain de Soleil tan! I had to get one last Beach Basics Polyvore set in featuring classic Ray-Bay Wayfarers with a beach, the perfect beach outfit, and an artwork that inspired it all.…
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Why I Hate Provocation and Why I LOVE Museums
In what appeared to be a desperate attempt to remain culturally relevant, CNN published an opinion piece by Senior Travel editor James Durston titled, “Why I Hate Museums”. The essay makes an attempt to stoke the fires among the ranks of museum administrators who apparently don’t do enough to stimulate museum goers. “Worst of all,…
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Monday’s Musing
I feel a rant coming on… “There’s nothing better than a really pretty dress with an ugly shoe.” Oh yes there is.MT @TheCut http://t.co/ufe38ZOrDA via @voguemagazine — Colony (@CultureShockArt) July 29, 2013 Birkenstocks. Yes or no?
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5 Beaches X 1 Pair of Shades: #4 Fiji
5 Beaches x 1 Pair of Shades-Fiji by cultureshockart featuring a braided bracelet Lemlem / Havaianas sandals / Monica Vinader braided bracelet, $190 / Ray-Ban / Missoni Home Omar Beach Towel – 156, $190 I love Hawaii, but long to travel someplace that’s a little more remote (and a little less Orange County). I think…
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